The assessment is in accordance with the methodology prescribed in the Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment, 3rd edition, 2013 (GLVIA) published by the UK Landscape Institute and the Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment. 1.2 The report has been prepared in parallel with a proposed landscape mitigation. Guidelines contained in Annexes 10 and 18 of the Technical Memorandum on EIA Process. EIAO Guidance Notes 8/2002 on Preparation of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment under the EIAO 11.2.5 The guidance note (GN) advises on the requirements in vetting Landscape and Visual Impact. 11.3 Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Methodology.
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Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) can be key to planning decisions by identifying the effects of new developments on views and on the landscape itself.
This fully revised edition of the industry standard work on LVIA presents an authoritative statement of the principles of assessment. Offering detailed advice on the process of assessing the landscape and visual effects of developments and their significance, it also includes a new expanded chapter on cumulative effects and updated guidance on presentation.
Written by professionals for professionals, the third edition of this widely respected text provides an essential tool for landscape practitioners, developers, legal advisors and decision-makers.
- Taylor and Francis; May 2013
- ISBN: 9781136754647
- Edition: 3
- Read online, or download in secure PDF or secure ePub format
- Title: Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment
- Author: Landscape Institute; I.E.M.A.
- Imprint: Routledge
Subject categories
- Architecture > Landscape
- Architecture > Urban & Land Use Planning
ISBNs
- 9780415680042
- 9781136754647
- 9781136754715
In The Press
'The most authoritative, widely recognised and adopted guide for the technique [of landscape and visual impact assessment] and is recommended as good practice by all relevant professional Institutes' - Scottish Natural Heritage
Reviews for previous editions:
'For any self-respectinglandscape consultant, Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment [first edition]is an essential reference book. The book is well-constructed, concise, compact and well-made and illustrated.' - The Architects' Journal
'The GLVIA [second edition] is well thought out, logically presented and superbly illustrated. This is essential reading for all consultants involved with landscape and visual impact assessment and should be required reading for all developers.' - David Watson in Urban Design International
About The Author
Working Group from the Landscape Institute and the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment, led by Carys Swanwick, Sheffield University.